鮥 (luò) - Loach — a type of small freshwater fish,

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鮥 · luò

Loach — a type of small freshwater fish, specifically referring to the pond loach (Misgurnus anguillicaudatus).

Loach — a type of small freshwater fish,

Usage highlights

Loach fishPond loachLoach soupFried loachLoach breedingLive loach

Synonyms

  • 泥鳅— loach (more common term)

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • We caught several loaches in the pond (池塘里有很多鮥鱼).
  • Loach is considered a delicacy in some regions (鮥鱼在某些地区被视为美味).
  • The child was fascinated by the loach in the aquarium (孩子对水族箱里的鮥鱼很着迷).

Collocations

  • Loach fish(鮥鱼)
  • Pond loach(池塘鮥)
  • Loach soup(鮥鱼汤)
  • Fried loach(炸鮥鱼)
  • Loach breeding(鮥鱼养殖)
  • Live loach(活鮥)

Idioms

  • As slippery as a loach(滑如鮥鱼)
  • Like a loach in muddy water(如泥中鮥)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Loaches are associated with adaptability and survival in difficult conditions due to their ability to thrive in muddy waters.
  • In some regional cuisines, loach is considered a nutritious food source and is prepared in various dishes.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese and appears mainly in specialized contexts like biology or regional dialects.

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